Auction for Athletes | Special Olympics British Columbia

Supporting SOBC and the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC

The 2022 Auction for Athletes was the most successful yet, raising $245,000 for Special Olympics BC and the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event and helped athletes with intellectual disabilities reconnect with Special Olympics BC's year-round programs, empowering competitions, and community that sees and values them for their abilities.

"During the pandemic … it was very, very tough. Some of those months were very, very bleak. But when programs came back, being able to do that meant the world to me, and meant very much, very similar to fellow athletes I know, because Special O is such an intrinsic part of our lives that when we don’t have it, it really deeply affects us. So every day that I’m able to go to the gym or I’m able to go to the curling rink, I’m so thankful that I’m able to do that.”

-SOBC – Vancouver athlete Daniel Thomas

To all the valued sponsors, donors, bidders, and supporters of the 2022 Auction for Athletes – our heartfelt thanks for reuniting friends on the fields of play.

Read about the 2022 Auction for Athletes

B.C.’s New Car Dealers

Since 1984, the New Car Dealers Association of BC has been committed to supporting Special Olympics BC through the New Car Dealers Foundation of BC. These dedicated supporters contribute to the empowerment, health, and skill development of our athletes through several important initiatives.

Through more than three decades, the Auction for Athletes has raised over $5.4 million to support SOBC’s life-changing year-round sport programs for people with intellectual disabilities, and the empowering work of the New Car Dealers Foundation. 

Sincere thanks to the New Car Dealers Association of BC and Dealers throughout the province for helping Special Olympics BC enrich lives and create inclusive communities through the power and joy of sport.

Contact

Marta Jarosinski
SOBC Fund Development Coordinator (Events)
Cell 604-250-3622
Email mjarosinski@specialolympics.bc.ca